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Re: Vertical Tracks for Forklift

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Originally Posted by BBray_T1296 View Post
So when your elevator is in a lifted position, you aren't simply supplying continuous electric current to hold it off the ground, but instead mechanically hindering gravity. Saves battery.
I was under the impression that it was a heating issue- if you're holding a stack of totes, it could burn out the motor due to the weight and lack of rotation.
And yes, RS-775 18v run at 12v.